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Finding the Third Proportional to 281 and 345

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Solution

The third proportional to 281 and 345 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 345 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/345 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 345 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 119,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,025/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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