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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 601.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 601.13 is: 1,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 601.13 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/601.13 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 601.13 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 361,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,351.27/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.96

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