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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 322

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 322 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 322 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/322 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 322 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 103,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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