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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.50 and 518.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.50 and 518.25 is: 865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 518.25 = 518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/518.25 = 518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 518.25 × 518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 268,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,583.06/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.00

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