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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.31 and 472.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.31 and 472.13 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 472.13 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/472.13 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 472.13 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 222,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,902.02/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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