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Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 391.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327 and 391.50 is: 468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 391.50 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/391.50 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 391.50 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 153,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,272.25/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.72

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