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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.50 and 710.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.50 and 710.88 is: 1,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 710.88 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/710.88 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 710.88 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 505,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,343.27/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.34

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