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Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 627.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 288 and 627.19 is: 1,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 627.19 = 627.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/627.19 = 627.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 627.19 × 627.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 393,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,364.16/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.85

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