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Finding the Third Proportional to 313.34 and 678.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 313.34 and 678.98 is: 1,471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 678.98 = 678.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/678.98 = 678.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 678.98 × 678.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 461,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,019.78/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.33

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