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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.88 and 455.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.88 and 455.56 is: 720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 455.56 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/455.56 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 455.56 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 207,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,537.19/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.93

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