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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.50 and 414.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.50 and 414.38 is: 599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 414.38 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/414.38 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 414.38 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 171,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706.64/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.33

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