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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.19 and 679.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.19 and 679.31 is: 1,492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.19 : 679.31 = 679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.19/679.31 = 679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.19x = 679.31 × 679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.19x = 461,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,465.47/309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.51

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