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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.25 and 482.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.25 and 482.63 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 482.63 = 482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/482.63 = 482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 482.63 × 482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 232,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,926.89/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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