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Finding the Third Proportional to 316.50 and 692.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 316.50 and 692.06 is: 1,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 692.06 = 692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/692.06 = 692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 692.06 × 692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 478,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,950.50/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.27

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