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Finding the Third Proportional to 319.73 and 671.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 319.73 and 671.72 is: 1,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.73 : 671.72 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.73/671.72 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.73x = 671.72 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.73x = 451,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,206.08/319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.19

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