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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 696.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 696.09 is: 1,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 696.09 = 696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/696.09 = 696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 696.09 × 696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 484,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,546.51/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.75

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