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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.56 and 415.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.56 and 415.03 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 415.03 = 415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/415.03 = 415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 415.03 × 415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 172,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,250.94/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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