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Finding the Third Proportional to 116 and 312

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Solution

The third proportional to 116 and 312 is: 839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 312 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/312 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 312 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 97,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,344/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.17

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