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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.13 and 855.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.13 and 855.75 is: 2,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 855.75 = 855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/855.75 = 855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 855.75 × 855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 732,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,308.06/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.80

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