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Finding the Third Proportional to 319.13 and 670.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 319.13 and 670.31 is: 1,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 670.31 = 670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/670.31 = 670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 670.31 × 670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 449,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,318.85/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.97

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