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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 735.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 735.50 is: 1,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 735.50 = 735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/735.50 = 735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 735.50 × 735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 540,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,960.25/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.90

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