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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.63 and 306.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.63 and 306.75 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 306.75 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/306.75 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 306.75 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 94,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,095.56/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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