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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.48 and 675.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.48 and 675.42 is: 1,384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 675.42 = 675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/675.42 = 675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 675.42 × 675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 456,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,194.71/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.57

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