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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.25 and 535.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.25 and 535.50 is: 921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.25 : 535.50 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.25/535.50 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.25x = 535.50 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.25x = 286,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,760.25/311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.32

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