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Finding the Third Proportional to 287 and 556

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Solution

The third proportional to 287 and 556 is: 1,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 556 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/556 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 556 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 309,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,136/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.13

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