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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.13 and 396.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.13 and 396.75 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 396.75 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/396.75 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 396.75 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 157,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,410.56/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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