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Finding the Third Proportional to 314 and 635

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Solution

The third proportional to 314 and 635 is: 1,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 635 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/635 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 635 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 403,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,225/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.16

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