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Finding the Third Proportional to 314.44 and 667.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 314.44 and 667.13 is: 1,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 667.13 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/667.13 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 667.13 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 445,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,055.77/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.40

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