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Finding the Third Proportional to 284 and 342

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Solution

The third proportional to 284 and 342 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 342 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/342 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 342 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 116,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,964/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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