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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.75 and 599.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.75 and 599.75 is: 1,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 599.75 = 599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/599.75 = 599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 599.75 × 599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 359,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,700.06/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.04

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