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Finding the Third Proportional to 282.38 and 424.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 282.38 and 424.13 is: 637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 424.13 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/424.13 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 424.13 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 179,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,882.02/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.03

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