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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.50 and 728.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.50 and 728.75 is: 1,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 728.75 = 728.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/728.75 = 728.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 728.75 × 728.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 531,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,076.56/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.90

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