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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.69 and 641.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.69 and 641.06 is: 1,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 641.06 = 641.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/641.06 = 641.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 641.06 × 641.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 410,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,961.13/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.31

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