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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.38 and 581.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.38 and 581.94 is: 1,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 581.94 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/581.94 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 581.94 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 338,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,651.25/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.06

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