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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.36 and 650.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.36 and 650.14 is: 1,331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 650.14 = 650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/650.14 = 650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 650.14 × 650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 422,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,676.48/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.87

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