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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.03 and 376.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.03 and 376.83 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 376.83 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/376.83 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 376.83 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 141,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,999.44/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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