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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.88 and 468.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.88 and 468.81 is: 704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 468.81 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/468.81 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 468.81 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 219,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,785.16/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.72

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