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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.50 and 445.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.50 and 445.25 is: 605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 445.25 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/445.25 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 445.25 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 198,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,247.56/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.34

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