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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.75 and 382.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.75 and 382.38 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 382.38 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/382.38 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 382.38 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 146,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,210.64/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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