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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.50 and 342

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.50 and 342 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 342 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/342 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 342 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 116,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,964/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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