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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.09 and 700.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.09 and 700.52 is: 1,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 700.52 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/700.52 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 700.52 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 490,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,733.09/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.51

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