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Finding the Third Proportional to 278.91 and 414.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 278.91 and 414.05 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 414.05 = 414.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/414.05 = 414.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 414.05 × 414.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 171,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,434.81/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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