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Finding the Third Proportional to 328 and 375.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 328 and 375.50 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 375.50 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/375.50 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 375.50 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 141,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,000.25/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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