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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.50 and 611.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.50 and 611.88 is: 1,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 611.88 = 611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/611.88 = 611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 611.88 × 611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 374,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,391.02/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.96

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