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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.50 and 410.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.50 and 410.25 is: 587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 410.25 = 410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/410.25 = 410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 410.25 × 410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 168,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,305.06/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.45

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