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Finding the Third Proportional to 282.38 and 455.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 282.38 and 455.63 is: 735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 455.63 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/455.63 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 455.63 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 207,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,594.14/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.17

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