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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.25 and 676.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.25 and 676.88 is: 1,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.25 : 676.88 = 676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.25/676.88 = 676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.25x = 676.88 × 676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.25x = 458,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,159.77/287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.99

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