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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.25 and 476.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.25 and 476.38 is: 806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 476.38 = 476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/476.38 = 476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 476.38 × 476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 226,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,933.14/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.87

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