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Finding the Third Proportional to 286.98 and 612.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 286.98 and 612.25 is: 1,306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 612.25 = 612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/612.25 = 612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 612.25 × 612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 374,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,845.28/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.17

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