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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.75 and 410.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.75 and 410.88 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 410.88 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/410.88 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 410.88 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 168,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,818.27/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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