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Finding the Third Proportional to 332.44 and 432.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 332.44 and 432.84 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 432.84 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/432.84 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 432.84 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 187,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,353.71/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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