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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.75 and 546.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.75 and 546.50 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 546.50 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/546.50 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 546.50 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 298,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,662.25/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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