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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.63 and 766.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.63 and 766.69 is: 2,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 766.69 = 766.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/766.69 = 766.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 766.69 × 766.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 587,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,809.72/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.21

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