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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 472.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 472.50 is: 777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 472.50 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/472.50 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 472.50 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 223,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256.25/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.90

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