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Finding the Third Proportional to 311 and 459.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311 and 459.50 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 459.50 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/459.50 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 459.50 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 211,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,140.25/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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