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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 432.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 432.42 is: 667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 432.42 = 432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/432.42 = 432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 432.42 × 432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 186,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,988.68/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.52

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