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Finding the Third Proportional to 314 and 579

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Solution

The third proportional to 314 and 579 is: 1,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 579 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/579 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 579 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 335,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,241/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.65

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