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Finding the Third Proportional to 314.72 and 729.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 314.72 and 729.28 is: 1,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.72 : 729.28 = 729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.72/729.28 = 729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.72x = 729.28 × 729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.72x = 531,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,851.14/314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.93

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