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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.75 and 681.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.75 and 681.56 is: 1,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 681.56 = 681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/681.56 = 681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 681.56 × 681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 464,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,527.44/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.64

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