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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.88 and 626.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.88 and 626.81 is: 1,369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 626.81 = 626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/626.81 = 626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 626.81 × 626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 392,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,893.91/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.56

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