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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.88 and 433.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.88 and 433.69 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 433.69 = 433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/433.69 = 433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 433.69 × 433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 188,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,084.85/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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