Finding the Third Proportional to 326.25 and 746.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 326.25 and 746.25 is: 1,706.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326.25 : 746.25 = 746.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326.25/746.25 = 746.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326.25x = 746.25 × 746.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326.25x = 556,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,889.06/326.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,706.94
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