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Finding the Third Proportional to 313.50 and 476.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 313.50 and 476.50 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 476.50 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/476.50 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 476.50 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 227,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,052.25/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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