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Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 443.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 327 and 443.63 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 443.63 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/443.63 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 443.63 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 196,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,803.14/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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