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Finding the Third Proportional to 242 and 279.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 242 and 279.50 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 279.50 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/279.50 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 279.50 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 78,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,120.25/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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