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Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 570.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327 and 570.50 is: 995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 570.50 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/570.50 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 570.50 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 325,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,470.25/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.32

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