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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.88 and 809.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.88 and 809.06 is: 2,008.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 809.06 = 809.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/809.06 = 809.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 809.06 × 809.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 654,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,582.13/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.69

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