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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.19 and 751.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.19 and 751.22 is: 1,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 751.22 = 751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/751.22 = 751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 751.22 × 751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 564,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,329.61/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.66

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