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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.31 and 597.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.31 and 597.56 is: 1,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 597.56 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/597.56 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 597.56 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 357,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,080.94/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.38

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