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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.71 and 641.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.71 and 641.04 is: 1,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 641.04 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/641.04 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 641.04 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 410,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,931.08/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.55

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