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Finding the Third Proportional to 224 and 287

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Solution

The third proportional to 224 and 287 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 287 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/287 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 287 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 82,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,369/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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