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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.31 and 670.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.31 and 670.03 is: 1,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 670.03 = 670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/670.03 = 670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 670.03 × 670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 448,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,941.88/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.42

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