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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 541

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 541 is: 1,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 541 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/541 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 541 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 292,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,681/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.79

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