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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.50 and 508

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.50 and 508 is: 815.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 508 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/508 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 508 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 258,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,064/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.37

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