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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.63 and 428.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.63 and 428.06 is: 643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 428.06 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/428.06 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 428.06 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 183,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,237.50/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.79

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