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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.75 and 366.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.75 and 366.75 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.75 : 366.75 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.75/366.75 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.75x = 366.75 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.75x = 134,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505.56/278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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