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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.31 and 477.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.31 and 477.19 is: 699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 477.19 = 477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/477.19 = 477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 477.19 × 477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 227,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,707.91/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.97

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