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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.56 and 623.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.56 and 623.44 is: 1,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 623.44 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/623.44 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 623.44 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 388,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,674.32/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.08

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