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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.93 and 584.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.93 and 584.09 is: 1,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 584.09 = 584.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/584.09 = 584.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 584.09 × 584.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 341,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,156.38/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.86

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