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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.25 and 619.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.25 and 619.50 is: 1,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 619.50 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/619.50 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 619.50 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 383,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,780.25/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.62

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