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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.76 and 575.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.76 and 575.86 is: 1,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 575.86 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/575.86 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 575.86 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 331,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,614.02/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.14

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