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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.13 and 586.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.13 and 586.50 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 586.50 = 586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/586.50 = 586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 586.50 × 586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 343,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,982.25/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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