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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.25 and 364.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.25 and 364.75 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.25 : 364.75 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.25/364.75 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.25x = 364.75 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.25x = 133,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,042.56/327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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