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Finding the Third Proportional to 279 and 504.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 279 and 504.75 is: 913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 504.75 = 504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/504.75 = 504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 504.75 × 504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 254,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,772.56/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.16

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