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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.50 and 592.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.50 and 592.88 is: 1,239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 592.88 = 592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/592.88 = 592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 592.88 × 592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 351,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,500.77/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.86

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