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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.44 and 449.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.44 and 449.30 is: 725.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 449.30 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/449.30 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 449.30 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 201,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,867.68/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.00

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