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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.63 and 726.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.63 and 726.19 is: 1,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 726.19 = 726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/726.19 = 726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 726.19 × 726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 527,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,348.29/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.25

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