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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.13 and 718.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.13 and 718.03 is: 1,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 718.03 = 718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/718.03 = 718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 718.03 × 718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 515,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,568.88/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.50

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