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Finding the Third Proportional to 317 and 481.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 317 and 481.63 is: 731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 481.63 = 481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/481.63 = 481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 481.63 × 481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 231,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,962.64/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.74

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