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Finding the Third Proportional to 359 and 431

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Solution

The third proportional to 359 and 431 is: 517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 431 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/431 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 431 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 185,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,761/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.44

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