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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.25 and 682.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.25 and 682.75 is: 1,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 682.75 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/682.75 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 682.75 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 466,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,147.56/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.10

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