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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.06 and 399.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.06 and 399.56 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 399.56 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/399.56 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 399.56 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 159,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,650.19/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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