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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.34 and 604.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.34 and 604.34 is: 1,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.34 : 604.34 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.34/604.34 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.34x = 604.34 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.34x = 365,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,221.93/280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.80

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