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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.03 and 564.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.03 and 564.05 is: 1,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 564.05 = 564.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/564.05 = 564.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 564.05 × 564.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 318,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,148.88/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.29

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