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Finding the Third Proportional to 315 and 851.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 315 and 851.50 is: 2,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 851.50 = 851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/851.50 = 851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 851.50 × 851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 725,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,052.25/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.75

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