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Finding the Third Proportional to 308 and 314

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Solution

The third proportional to 308 and 314 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 314 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/314 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 314 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 98,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,596/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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