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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.13 and 322.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.13 and 322.13 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 322.13 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/322.13 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 322.13 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 103,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,764.52/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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