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Finding the Third Proportional to 313 and 426

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Solution

The third proportional to 313 and 426 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 426 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/426 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 426 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 181,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,476/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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