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Finding the Third Proportional to 280 and 377

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Solution

The third proportional to 280 and 377 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 377 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/377 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 377 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 142,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,129/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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