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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.06 and 672.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.06 and 672.61 is: 1,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 672.61 = 672.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/672.61 = 672.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 672.61 × 672.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 452,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,403.37/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.38

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