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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 649.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 649.69 is: 1,506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 649.69 = 649.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/649.69 = 649.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 649.69 × 649.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 422,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,093.85/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.81

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