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Finding the Third Proportional to 238 and 280

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Solution

The third proportional to 238 and 280 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 280 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/280 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 280 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 78,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,400/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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