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Finding the Third Proportional to 313 and 385

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Solution

The third proportional to 313 and 385 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 385 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/385 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 385 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 148,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,225/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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