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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.69 and 584.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.69 and 584.44 is: 1,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 584.44 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/584.44 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 584.44 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 341,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,567.19/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.89

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