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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.19 and 676.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.19 and 676.27 is: 1,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 676.27 = 676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/676.27 = 676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 676.27 × 676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 457,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,335.20/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.94

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