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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.50 and 687

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.50 and 687 is: 1,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 687 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/687 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 687 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 471,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,969/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.21

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