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Finding the Third Proportional to 329 and 668.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 329 and 668.13 is: 1,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 668.13 = 668.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/668.13 = 668.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 668.13 × 668.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 446,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,391.02/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.81

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