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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.75 and 526.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.75 and 526.25 is: 969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 526.25 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/526.25 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 526.25 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 276,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,939.06/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.17

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