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Finding the Third Proportional to 326.50 and 574

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Solution

The third proportional to 326.50 and 574 is: 1,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 574 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/574 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 574 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 329,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,476/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.11

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