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Finding the Third Proportional to 282 and 320.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 282 and 320.25 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 320.25 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/320.25 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 320.25 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 102,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,560.06/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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