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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 625.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 625.13 is: 1,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 625.13 = 625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/625.13 = 625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 625.13 × 625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 390,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,781.27/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.16

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