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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.63 and 340.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.63 and 340.13 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 340.13 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/340.13 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 340.13 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 115,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,685.02/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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