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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.66 and 490.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.66 and 490.50 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 490.50 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/490.50 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 490.50 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 240,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,590.25/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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