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Finding the Third Proportional to 316 and 444.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 316 and 444.75 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 444.75 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/444.75 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 444.75 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 197,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,802.56/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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