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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.50 and 425.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.50 and 425.81 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 425.81 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/425.81 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 425.81 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 181,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,316.29/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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