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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.25 and 671.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.25 and 671.50 is: 1,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 671.50 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/671.50 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 671.50 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 450,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,912.25/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.32

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