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Finding the Third Proportional to 311 and 397

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Solution

The third proportional to 311 and 397 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 397 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/397 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 397 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 157,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,609/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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