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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 719

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 719 is: 1,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 719 = 719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/719 = 719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 719 × 719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 516,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,961/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.57

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