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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.50 and 549.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.50 and 549.14 is: 1,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 549.14 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/549.14 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 549.14 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 301,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,555.43/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.69

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