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Finding the Third Proportional to 283 and 340

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Solution

The third proportional to 283 and 340 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 340 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/340 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 340 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 115,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,600/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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