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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.13 and 377.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.13 and 377.44 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 377.44 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/377.44 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 377.44 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 142,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,459.07/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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