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Finding the Third Proportional to 326 and 717.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 326 and 717.50 is: 1,579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 717.50 = 717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/717.50 = 717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 717.50 × 717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 514,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,806.25/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.16

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