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Finding the Third Proportional to 311 and 557.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311 and 557.50 is: 999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 557.50 = 557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/557.50 = 557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 557.50 × 557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 310,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,806.25/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.38

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