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Finding the Third Proportional to 326.77 and 499.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 326.77 and 499.76 is: 764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 499.76 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/499.76 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 499.76 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 249,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,763.73/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.34

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