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Finding the Third Proportional to 328 and 763

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Solution

The third proportional to 328 and 763 is: 1,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 763 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/763 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 763 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 582,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,169/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.91

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