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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.75 and 518.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.75 and 518.44 is: 940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 518.44 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/518.44 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 518.44 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 268,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,777.44/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.60

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