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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.75 and 584.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.75 and 584.75 is: 1,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 584.75 = 584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/584.75 = 584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 584.75 × 584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 341,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,932.56/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.68

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