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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.13 and 630.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.13 and 630.19 is: 1,387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 630.19 = 630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/630.19 = 630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 630.19 × 630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 397,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,136.29/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.98

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