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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.06 and 540.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.06 and 540.75 is: 1,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 540.75 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/540.75 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 540.75 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 292,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,410.56/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.38

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