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Finding the Third Proportional to 315 and 652.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 315 and 652.25 is: 1,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 652.25 = 652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/652.25 = 652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 652.25 × 652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 425,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,430.06/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.57

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