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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.88 and 432.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.88 and 432.94 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 432.94 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/432.94 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 432.94 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 187,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,434.88/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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