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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.50 and 673.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.50 and 673.50 is: 1,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 673.50 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/673.50 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 673.50 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 453,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,602.25/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.05

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