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Finding the Third Proportional to 385 and 421

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Solution

The third proportional to 385 and 421 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385 : 421 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385/421 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385x = 421 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385x = 177,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241/385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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