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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 547

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 547 is: 1,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 547 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/547 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 547 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 299,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,209/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.86

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