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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.06 and 417.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.06 and 417.38 is: 613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 417.38 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/417.38 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 417.38 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 174,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,201.89/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.25

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