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Finding the Third Proportional to 115 and 285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 115 and 285.50 is: 708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 285.50 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/285.50 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 285.50 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 81,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510.25/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.78

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