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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.69 and 332.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.69 and 332.81 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 332.81 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/332.81 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 332.81 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 110,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,764.16/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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