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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.50 and 534

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.50 and 534 is: 870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 534 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/534 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 534 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 285,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,156/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.71

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