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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 617.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 617.63 is: 1,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 617.63 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/617.63 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 617.63 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 381,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,460.64/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.75

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