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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.88 and 381.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.88 and 381.75 is: 447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 381.75 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/381.75 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 381.75 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 145,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,733.06/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.21

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