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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.25 and 395

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.25 and 395 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 395 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/395 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 395 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 156,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,025/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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