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Finding the Third Proportional to 431 and 520

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Solution

The third proportional to 431 and 520 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 520 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/520 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 520 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 270,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,400/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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