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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 469

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 469 is: 766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 469 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/469 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 469 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 219,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,961/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.41

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