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Finding the Third Proportional to 280.97 and 415.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 280.97 and 415.13 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 415.13 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/415.13 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 415.13 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 172,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,328.77/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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