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Finding the Third Proportional to 258 and 281

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Solution

The third proportional to 258 and 281 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 281 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/281 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 281 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 78,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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