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Finding the Third Proportional to 317 and 350.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 317 and 350.50 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 350.50 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/350.50 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 350.50 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 122,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,850.25/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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