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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.19 and 688.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.19 and 688.13 is: 1,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 688.13 = 688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/688.13 = 688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 688.13 × 688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 473,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,516.02/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.23

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