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Finding the Third Proportional to 311 and 514

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Solution

The third proportional to 311 and 514 is: 849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 514 = 514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/514 = 514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 514 × 514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 264,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,196/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.50

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