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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 740

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 740 is: 1,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 740 = 740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/740 = 740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 740 × 740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 547,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,600/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.40

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