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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.50 and 366.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.50 and 366.94 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 366.94 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/366.94 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 366.94 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 134,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,643.13/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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