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Finding the Third Proportional to 313.50 and 725.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 313.50 and 725.75 is: 1,680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 725.75 = 725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/725.75 = 725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 725.75 × 725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 526,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,713.06/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.11

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