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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.88 and 706.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.88 and 706.75 is: 1,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 706.75 = 706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/706.75 = 706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 706.75 × 706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 499,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,495.56/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.43

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