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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.06 and 716.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.06 and 716.06 is: 1,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 716.06 = 716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/716.06 = 716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 716.06 × 716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 512,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,745.50/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.20

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