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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.03 and 429.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.03 and 429.47 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 429.47 = 429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/429.47 = 429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 429.47 × 429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 184,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,443.41/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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