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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 444.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 444.75 is: 694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 444.75 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/444.75 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 444.75 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 197,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,802.56/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.04

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