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Finding the Third Proportional to 280 and 757

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Solution

The third proportional to 280 and 757 is: 2,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 757 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/757 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 757 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 573,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,049/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.60

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