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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.75 and 634.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.75 and 634.13 is: 1,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 634.13 = 634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/634.13 = 634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 634.13 × 634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 402,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,114.52/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.89

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