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Finding the Third Proportional to 286 and 771

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Solution

The third proportional to 286 and 771 is: 2,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 771 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/771 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 771 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 594,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,441/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.47

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