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Finding the Third Proportional to 120.50 and 280

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Solution

The third proportional to 120.50 and 280 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 280 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/280 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 280 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 78,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,400/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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