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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.13 and 462.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.13 and 462.38 is: 676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 462.38 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/462.38 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 462.38 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 213,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,790.64/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.29

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