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Finding the Third Proportional to 314 and 533

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Solution

The third proportional to 314 and 533 is: 904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 533 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/533 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 533 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 284,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,089/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.74

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