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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.75 and 724.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.75 and 724.25 is: 1,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 724.25 = 724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/724.25 = 724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 724.25 × 724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 524,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,538.06/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.55

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