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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.75 and 705

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.75 and 705 is: 1,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.75 : 705 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.75/705 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.75x = 705 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.75x = 497,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,025/329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.28

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