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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.06 and 603.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.06 and 603.42 is: 1,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 603.42 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/603.42 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 603.42 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 364,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,117.96/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.82

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