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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.88 and 625.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.88 and 625.88 is: 1,365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 625.88 = 625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/625.88 = 625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 625.88 × 625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 391,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,719.52/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.47

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