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Finding the Third Proportional to 341 and 435

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Solution

The third proportional to 341 and 435 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 435 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/435 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 435 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 189,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,225/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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