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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.19 and 659.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.19 and 659.81 is: 1,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 659.81 = 659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/659.81 = 659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 659.81 × 659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 435,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,352.54/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.55

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