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Finding the Third Proportional to 326 and 376.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 326 and 376.25 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 376.25 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/376.25 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 376.25 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 141,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,564.06/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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