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Finding the Third Proportional to 314 and 597

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Solution

The third proportional to 314 and 597 is: 1,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 597 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/597 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 597 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 356,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,409/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.06

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