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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.63 and 645.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.63 and 645.75 is: 1,265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 645.75 = 645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/645.75 = 645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 645.75 × 645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 416,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,993.06/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.05

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