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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.25 and 677.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.25 and 677.25 is: 1,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 677.25 = 677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/677.25 = 677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 677.25 × 677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 458,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,667.56/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.76

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