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Finding the Third Proportional to 184.78 and 280.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 184.78 and 280.97 is: 427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 280.97 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/280.97 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 280.97 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 78,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,943.44/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.23

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