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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.88 and 710.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.88 and 710.94 is: 1,532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 710.94 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/710.94 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 710.94 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 505,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,432.13/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.19

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