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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.56 and 615.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.56 and 615.75 is: 1,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 615.75 = 615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/615.75 = 615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 615.75 × 615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 379,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,148.06/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.72

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