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Finding the Third Proportional to 317.91 and 476.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 317.91 and 476.81 is: 715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 476.81 = 476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/476.81 = 476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 476.81 × 476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 227,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,350.16/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.15

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