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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.03 and 316.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.03 and 316.41 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 316.41 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/316.41 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 316.41 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 100,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,112.92/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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