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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.75 and 595.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.75 and 595.75 is: 1,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 595.75 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/595.75 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 595.75 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 354,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,918.06/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.06

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