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Finding the Third Proportional to 278 and 755

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Solution

The third proportional to 278 and 755 is: 2,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 755 = 755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/755 = 755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 755 × 755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 570,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,025/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.45

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