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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.94 and 679.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.94 and 679.69 is: 1,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 679.69 = 679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/679.69 = 679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 679.69 × 679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 461,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,975.10/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.25

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