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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.19 and 280.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.19 and 280.69 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 280.69 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/280.69 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 280.69 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 78,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,785.47/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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