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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.88 and 673.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.88 and 673.69 is: 1,380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 673.69 = 673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/673.69 = 673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 673.69 × 673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 453,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,854.85/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.02

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