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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.75 and 435.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.75 and 435.38 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 435.38 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/435.38 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 435.38 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 189,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,551.39/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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