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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.94 and 642.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.94 and 642.38 is: 1,258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 642.38 = 642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/642.38 = 642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 642.38 × 642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 412,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,645.64/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.31

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