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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.25 and 626.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.25 and 626.75 is: 1,411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 626.75 = 626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/626.75 = 626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 626.75 × 626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 392,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,815.56/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.74

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