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Finding the Third Proportional to 284 and 292

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Solution

The third proportional to 284 and 292 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 292 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/292 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 292 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 85,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,264/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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