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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.25 and 385.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.25 and 385.75 is: 523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 385.75 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/385.75 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 385.75 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 148,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,803.06/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.49

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