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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.67 and 620.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.67 and 620.30 is: 1,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 620.30 = 620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/620.30 = 620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 620.30 × 620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 384,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,768.21/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.02

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