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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.90 and 621.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.90 and 621.50 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 621.50 = 621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/621.50 = 621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 621.50 × 621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 386,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,263.46/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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