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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.44 and 426.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.44 and 426.94 is: 634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 426.94 = 426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/426.94 = 426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 426.94 × 426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 182,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,275.63/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.14

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