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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.50 and 675.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.50 and 675.56 is: 1,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 675.56 = 675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/675.56 = 675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 675.56 × 675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 456,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,384.69/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.30

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