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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.25 and 612.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.25 and 612.38 is: 1,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 612.38 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/612.38 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 612.38 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 375,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,003.14/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.27

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