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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.67 and 741.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.67 and 741.87 is: 1,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 741.87 = 741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/741.87 = 741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 741.87 × 741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 550,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,366.92/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.50

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