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Finding the Third Proportional to 279.75 and 754.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 279.75 and 754.50 is: 2,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.75 : 754.50 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.75/754.50 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.75x = 754.50 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.75x = 569,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,270.25/279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.92

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