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Finding the Third Proportional to 314.67 and 462.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 314.67 and 462.74 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 462.74 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/462.74 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 462.74 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 214,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,132.14/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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