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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.50 and 450.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.50 and 450.25 is: 638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 450.25 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/450.25 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 450.25 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 202,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,725.06/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.50

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