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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.50 and 390.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.50 and 390.75 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 390.75 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/390.75 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 390.75 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 152,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,685.56/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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