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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.63 and 392.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.63 and 392.63 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 392.63 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/392.63 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 392.63 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 154,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,154.39/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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