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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.06 and 464.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.06 and 464.91 is: 694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 464.91 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/464.91 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 464.91 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 216,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,137.82/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.84

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