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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.13 and 463.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.13 and 463.75 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 463.75 = 463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/463.75 = 463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 463.75 × 463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 215,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,064.06/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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