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Finding the Third Proportional to 283 and 302

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Solution

The third proportional to 283 and 302 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 302 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/302 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 302 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 91,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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