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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.25 and 584.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.25 and 584.81 is: 1,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 584.81 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/584.81 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 584.81 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 342,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,005.66/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.02

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