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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 380.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 380.50 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 380.50 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/380.50 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 380.50 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 144,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,780.25/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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