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Finding the Third Proportional to 282.50 and 618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 282.50 and 618.50 is: 1,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 618.50 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/618.50 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 618.50 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 382,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,542.25/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.13

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