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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.19 and 669.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.19 and 669.09 is: 1,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 669.09 = 669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/669.09 = 669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 669.09 × 669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 447,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,686.45/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.03

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