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Finding the Third Proportional to 341 and 403

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Solution

The third proportional to 341 and 403 is: 476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 403 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/403 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 403 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 162,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,409/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.27

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