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Finding the Third Proportional to 315.42 and 462.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 315.42 and 462.94 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 462.94 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/462.94 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 462.94 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 214,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,311.13/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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