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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.50 and 660.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.50 and 660.25 is: 1,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 660.25 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/660.25 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 660.25 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 435,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,930.06/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.01

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