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Finding the Third Proportional to 316 and 799

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Solution

The third proportional to 316 and 799 is: 2,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 799 = 799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/799 = 799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 799 × 799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 638,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,401/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.26

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