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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.25 and 476.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.25 and 476.81 is: 730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 476.81 = 476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/476.81 = 476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 476.81 × 476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 227,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,350.16/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.44

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