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Finding the Third Proportional to 279.94 and 613.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 279.94 and 613.88 is: 1,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 613.88 = 613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/613.88 = 613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 613.88 × 613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 376,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,842.52/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.17

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