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Finding the Third Proportional to 431 and 786

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Solution

The third proportional to 431 and 786 is: 1,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 786 = 786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/786 = 786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 786 × 786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 617,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,796/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.40

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