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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.75 and 425.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.75 and 425.75 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 425.75 = 425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/425.75 = 425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 425.75 × 425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 181,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,263.06/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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