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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 751

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 751 is: 2,028.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 751 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/751 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 751 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 564,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,001/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.78

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