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Finding the Third Proportional to 317 and 401

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Solution

The third proportional to 317 and 401 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 401 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/401 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 401 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 160,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,801/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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