Finding the Third Proportional to 286.50 and 430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 286.50 and 430.50 is: 646.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286.50 : 430.50 = 430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286.50/430.50 = 430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286.50x = 430.50 × 430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286.50x = 185,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,330.25/286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646.88
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