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Finding the Third Proportional to 327.94 and 773.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 327.94 and 773.72 is: 1,825.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 773.72 = 773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/773.72 = 773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 773.72 × 773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 598,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,640.70/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.47

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