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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.25 and 416.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.25 and 416.63 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 416.63 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/416.63 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 416.63 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 173,576.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,576.39/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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