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Finding the Third Proportional to 125 and 313

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Solution

The third proportional to 125 and 313 is: 783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 313 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/313 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 313 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 97,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,969/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.75

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