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Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 507

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Solution

The third proportional to 288 and 507 is: 892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 507 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/507 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 507 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 257,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,049/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.53

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