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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.63 and 484.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.63 and 484.94 is: 715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 484.94 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/484.94 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 484.94 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 235,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,164.38/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.60

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