Finding the Third Proportional to 284.75 and 644.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 284.75 and 644.75 is: 1,459.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284.75 : 644.75 = 644.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284.75/644.75 = 644.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284.75x = 644.75 × 644.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284.75x = 415,702.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,702.56/284.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459.89
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