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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 475

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 475 is: 811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 475 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/475 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 475 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 225,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,625/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.60

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