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Finding the Third Proportional to 281 and 456

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Solution

The third proportional to 281 and 456 is: 739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 456 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/456 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 456 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 207,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,936/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.99

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