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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.34 and 677.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.34 and 677.98 is: 1,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 677.98 = 677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/677.98 = 677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 677.98 × 677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 459,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,656.19/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.36

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