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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.13 and 700.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.13 and 700.13 is: 1,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 700.13 = 700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/700.13 = 700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 700.13 × 700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 490,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,175.02/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.33

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