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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.44 and 647.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.44 and 647.06 is: 1,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 647.06 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/647.06 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 647.06 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 418,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,689.88/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.38

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