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Finding the Third Proportional to 318.50 and 770.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 318.50 and 770.75 is: 1,865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 770.75 = 770.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/770.75 = 770.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 770.75 × 770.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 594,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,055.56/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.17

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