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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.50 and 686

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.50 and 686 is: 1,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.50 : 686 = 686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.50/686 = 686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.50x = 686 × 686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.50x = 470,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,596/329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.21

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