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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.69 and 675.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.69 and 675.38 is: 1,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 675.38 = 675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/675.38 = 675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 675.38 × 675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 456,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,131.39/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.14

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