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Finding the Third Proportional to 315.88 and 432.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 315.88 and 432.69 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 432.69 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/432.69 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 432.69 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 187,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,218.47/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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