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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.56 and 623.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.56 and 623.13 is: 1,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 623.13 = 623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/623.13 = 623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 623.13 × 623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 388,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,284.77/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.25

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