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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.72 and 609.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.72 and 609.33 is: 1,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 609.33 = 609.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/609.33 = 609.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 609.33 × 609.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 371,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,280.76/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.10

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