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Finding the Third Proportional to 314.75 and 669.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 314.75 and 669.50 is: 1,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 669.50 = 669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/669.50 = 669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 669.50 × 669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 448,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,230.25/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.08

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