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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.25 and 558

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.25 and 558 is: 945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 558 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/558 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 558 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 311,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,364/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.68

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