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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 735

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 735 is: 1,895.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 735 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/735 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 735 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 540,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,225/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.53

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