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Finding the Third Proportional to 116.50 and 283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 116.50 and 283.50 is: 689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.50 : 283.50 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.50/283.50 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.50x = 283.50 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.50x = 80,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.25/116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.89

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