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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.13 and 500.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.13 and 500.63 is: 792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 500.63 = 500.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/500.63 = 500.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 500.63 × 500.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 250,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,625.39/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.80

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