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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 466

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 466 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 466 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/466 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 466 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 217,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,156/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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