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Finding the Third Proportional to 242 and 282

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Solution

The third proportional to 242 and 282 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 282 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/282 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 282 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 79,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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