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Finding the Third Proportional to 279.88 and 606.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 279.88 and 606.44 is: 1,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.88 : 606.44 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.88/606.44 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.88x = 606.44 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.88x = 367,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,766.44/279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.04

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