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Finding the Third Proportional to 280 and 718

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Solution

The third proportional to 280 and 718 is: 1,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 718 = 718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/718 = 718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 718 × 718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 515,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,524/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.16

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