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Finding the Third Proportional to 282.56 and 612.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 282.56 and 612.94 is: 1,329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 612.94 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/612.94 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 612.94 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 375,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,692.38/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.59

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