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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 539

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 539 is: 1,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 539 = 539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/539 = 539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 539 × 539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 290,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,521/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.27

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