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Finding the Third Proportional to 326.25 and 642.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 326.25 and 642.75 is: 1,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 642.75 = 642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/642.75 = 642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 642.75 × 642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 413,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,127.56/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.29

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