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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.25 and 736.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.25 and 736.50 is: 1,949.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 736.50 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/736.50 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 736.50 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 542,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,432.25/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.44

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