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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.50 and 445.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.50 and 445.75 is: 695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 445.75 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/445.75 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 445.75 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 198,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,693.06/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.95

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