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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.13 and 427.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.13 and 427.50 is: 645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 427.50 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/427.50 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 427.50 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 182,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,756.25/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.50

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