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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.88 and 475.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.88 and 475.13 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 475.13 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/475.13 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 475.13 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 225,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,743.77/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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