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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 452

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 452 is: 711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 452 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/452 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 452 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 204,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,304/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.86

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