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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.06 and 374.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.06 and 374.91 is: 500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 374.91 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/374.91 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 374.91 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 140,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,554.70/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.08

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