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Finding the Third Proportional to 284 and 422.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284 and 422.75 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 422.75 = 422.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/422.75 = 422.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 422.75 × 422.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 178,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,717.56/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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