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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.31 and 422.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.31 and 422.63 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 422.63 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/422.63 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 422.63 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 178,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,611.89/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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