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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.50 and 442

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.50 and 442 is: 625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 442 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/442 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 442 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 195,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,364/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.16

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