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Finding the Third Proportional to 319.88 and 673.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 319.88 and 673.50 is: 1,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 673.50 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/673.50 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 673.50 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 453,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,602.25/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.06

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