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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.30 and 623.21

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.30 and 623.21 is: 1,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 623.21 = 623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/623.21 = 623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 623.21 × 623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 388,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,396.74/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.90

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