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Finding the Third Proportional to 326.77 and 711.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 326.77 and 711.20 is: 1,547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 711.20 = 711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/711.20 = 711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 711.20 × 711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 505,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,808.50/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.91

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