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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.63 and 555.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.63 and 555.75 is: 1,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 555.75 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/555.75 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 555.75 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 308,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,858.06/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.70

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