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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.22 and 414.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.22 and 414.14 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 414.14 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/414.14 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 414.14 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 171,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,512.46/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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