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Finding the Third Proportional to 311 and 608.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311 and 608.50 is: 1,190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 608.50 = 608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/608.50 = 608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 608.50 × 608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 370,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,272.25/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.59

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