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Finding the Third Proportional to 313.13 and 469.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 313.13 and 469.50 is: 703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 469.50 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/469.50 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 469.50 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 220,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,430.25/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.97

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