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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.50 and 513

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.50 and 513 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 513 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/513 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 513 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 263,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,169/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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