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Finding the Third Proportional to 282.75 and 447.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 282.75 and 447.38 is: 707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 447.38 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/447.38 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 447.38 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 200,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,144.39/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.85

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