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Finding the Third Proportional to 284.75 and 670.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 284.75 and 670.25 is: 1,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 670.25 = 670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/670.25 = 670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 670.25 × 670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 449,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,235.06/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.65

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