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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.19 and 614.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.19 and 614.91 is: 1,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 614.91 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/614.91 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 614.91 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 378,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,109.70/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.83

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