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Finding the Third Proportional to 315.56 and 470.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 315.56 and 470.81 is: 702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 470.81 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/470.81 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 470.81 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 221,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,664.41/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.44

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