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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 613.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 613.25 is: 1,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 613.25 = 613.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/613.25 = 613.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 613.25 × 613.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 376,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,075.56/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.56

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