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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.13 and 423.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.13 and 423.56 is: 546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 423.56 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/423.56 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 423.56 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 179,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,405.19/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.76

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