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Finding the Third Proportional to 117 and 312

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Solution

The third proportional to 117 and 312 is: 832

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 312 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/312 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 312 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 97,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,344/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832

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