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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.94 and 474.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.94 and 474.19 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 474.19 = 474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/474.19 = 474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 474.19 × 474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 224,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,853.79/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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