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Finding the Third Proportional to 315.50 and 669.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 315.50 and 669.13 is: 1,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 669.13 = 669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/669.13 = 669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 669.13 × 669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 447,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,728.27/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.11

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