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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 447.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 447.56 is: 702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 447.56 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/447.56 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 447.56 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 200,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,312.19/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.85

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