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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.88 and 608.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.88 and 608.80 is: 1,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 608.80 = 608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/608.80 = 608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 608.80 × 608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 370,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,631.70/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.61

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