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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.63 and 715.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.63 and 715.50 is: 1,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 715.50 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/715.50 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 715.50 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 511,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,940.25/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.10

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