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Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 439.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 327 and 439.25 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 439.25 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/439.25 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 439.25 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 192,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,940.56/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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