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Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 428

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Solution

The third proportional to 335 and 428 is: 546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 428 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/428 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 428 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 183,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,184/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.82

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