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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.90 and 673.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.90 and 673.42 is: 1,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 673.42 = 673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/673.42 = 673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 673.42 × 673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 453,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,491.76/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.51

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