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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.34 and 674.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.34 and 674.86 is: 1,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 674.86 = 674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/674.86 = 674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 674.86 × 674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 455,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,435.18/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.80

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