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Finding the Third Proportional to 281 and 734

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Solution

The third proportional to 281 and 734 is: 1,917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 734 = 734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/734 = 734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 734 × 734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 538,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,756/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.28

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