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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.63 and 599.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.63 and 599.38 is: 1,262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 599.38 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/599.38 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 599.38 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 359,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,250.39/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.19

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