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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.25 and 605.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.25 and 605.25 is: 1,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 605.25 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/605.25 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 605.25 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 366,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,327.56/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.54

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