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Finding the Third Proportional to 279 and 325

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Solution

The third proportional to 279 and 325 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 325 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/325 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 325 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 105,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,625/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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