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Finding the Third Proportional to 327 and 812.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327 and 812.50 is: 2,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 812.50 = 812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/812.50 = 812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 812.50 × 812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 660,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,156.25/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.83

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