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Finding the Third Proportional to 123.13 and 280.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 123.13 and 280.75 is: 640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.13 : 280.75 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.13/280.75 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.13x = 280.75 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.13x = 78,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,820.56/123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.17

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