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Finding the Third Proportional to 326.06 and 679.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 326.06 and 679.08 is: 1,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.06 : 679.08 = 679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.06/679.08 = 679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.06x = 679.08 × 679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.06x = 461,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,147.10/326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.29

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