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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.53 and 606.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.53 and 606.75 is: 1,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 606.75 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/606.75 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 606.75 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 368,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,145.56/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.87

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