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Finding the Third Proportional to 282 and 462.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 282 and 462.50 is: 758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 462.50 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/462.50 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 462.50 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 213,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,906.25/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.53

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