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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.94 and 697.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.94 and 697.13 is: 1,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 697.13 = 697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/697.13 = 697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 697.13 × 697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 485,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,983.27/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.96

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