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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.75 and 432.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.75 and 432.56 is: 654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 432.56 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/432.56 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 432.56 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 187,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,110.32/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.80

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