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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.43 and 758.43

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.43 and 758.43 is: 1,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 758.43 = 758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/758.43 = 758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 758.43 × 758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 575,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,209.67/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.39

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