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Finding the Third Proportional to 282.25 and 442.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 282.25 and 442.38 is: 693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.25 : 442.38 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.25/442.38 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.25x = 442.38 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.25x = 195,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,695.64/282.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.34

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