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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.94 and 492.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.94 and 492.56 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 492.56 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/492.56 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 492.56 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 242,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,617.82/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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