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Finding the Third Proportional to 286 and 456.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286 and 456.50 is: 728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 456.50 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/456.50 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 456.50 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 208,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,392.25/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.64

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