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Finding the Third Proportional to 185.13 and 286.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 185.13 and 286.75 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 286.75 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/286.75 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 286.75 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 82,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,225.56/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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