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Finding the Third Proportional to 249 and 278

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Solution

The third proportional to 249 and 278 is: 310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 278 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/278 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 278 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 77,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.38

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