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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.38 and 489.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.38 and 489.38 is: 731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 489.38 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/489.38 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 489.38 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 239,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487.89/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.54

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