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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.25 and 317.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.25 and 317.25 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 317.25 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/317.25 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 317.25 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 100,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,647.56/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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