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Finding the Third Proportional to 283 and 356

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Solution

The third proportional to 283 and 356 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 356 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/356 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 356 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 126,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,736/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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