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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.13 and 733.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.13 and 733.31 is: 1,701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 733.31 = 733.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/733.31 = 733.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 733.31 × 733.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 537,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,747.22/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.06

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