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Finding the Third Proportional to 286 and 437

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Solution

The third proportional to 286 and 437 is: 667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 437 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/437 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 437 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 190,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,969/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.72

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