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Finding the Third Proportional to 221 and 281

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Solution

The third proportional to 221 and 281 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 281 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/281 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 281 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 78,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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