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Finding the Third Proportional to 315 and 418.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 315 and 418.25 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 418.25 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/418.25 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 418.25 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 174,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,933.06/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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