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Finding the Third Proportional to 431 and 487

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Solution

The third proportional to 431 and 487 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 487 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/487 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 487 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 237,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,169/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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