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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.31 and 693.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.31 and 693.75 is: 1,452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 693.75 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/693.75 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 693.75 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 481,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,289.06/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.67

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