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Finding the Third Proportional to 279.84 and 670.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 279.84 and 670.92 is: 1,608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 670.92 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/670.92 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 670.92 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 450,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,136.16/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.53

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