Finding the Third Proportional to 169 and 286
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Solution
The third proportional to 169 and 286 is: 484
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169 : 286 = 286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169/286 = 286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169x = 286 × 286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169x = 81,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,796/169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484
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