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Finding the Third Proportional to 286 and 352

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Solution

The third proportional to 286 and 352 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 352 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/352 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 352 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 123,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,904/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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