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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 466.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 466.31 is: 776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 466.31 = 466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/466.31 = 466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 466.31 × 466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 217,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,447.35/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.25

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