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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.75 and 586.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.75 and 586.75 is: 1,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 586.75 = 586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/586.75 = 586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 586.75 × 586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 344,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,275.56/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.04

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