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Finding the Third Proportional to 279.07 and 657.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 279.07 and 657.81 is: 1,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.07 : 657.81 = 657.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.07/657.81 = 657.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.07x = 657.81 × 657.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.07x = 432,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,712.15/279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.55

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