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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.53 and 366.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.53 and 366.75 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.53 : 366.75 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.53/366.75 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.53x = 366.75 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.53x = 134,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505.56/278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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