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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.50 and 593.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.50 and 593.25 is: 1,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 593.25 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/593.25 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 593.25 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 351,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,945.56/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.71

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