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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.81 and 606.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.81 and 606.97 is: 1,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 606.97 = 606.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/606.97 = 606.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 606.97 × 606.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 368,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,415.81/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.31

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