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Finding the Third Proportional to 277.50 and 702

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Solution

The third proportional to 277.50 and 702 is: 1,775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 702 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/702 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 702 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 492,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,804/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.87

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