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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.25 and 614.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.25 and 614.94 is: 1,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 614.94 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/614.94 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 614.94 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 378,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,148.13/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.67

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