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Finding the Third Proportional to 279.75 and 706.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 279.75 and 706.13 is: 1,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.75 : 706.13 = 706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.75/706.13 = 706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.75x = 706.13 × 706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.75x = 498,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,612.52/279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.35

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