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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.56 and 375.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.56 and 375.75 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 375.75 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/375.75 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 375.75 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 141,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,188.06/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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