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Finding the Third Proportional to 328.88 and 708.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 328.88 and 708.38 is: 1,525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 708.38 = 708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/708.38 = 708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 708.38 × 708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 501,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,795.14/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.79

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