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Finding the Third Proportional to 283 and 583.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 283 and 583.25 is: 1,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 583.25 = 583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/583.25 = 583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 583.25 × 583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 340,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,180.56/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.05

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