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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.25 and 605.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.25 and 605.44 is: 1,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 605.44 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/605.44 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 605.44 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 366,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,554.57/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.36

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