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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.81 and 608.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.81 and 608.34 is: 1,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 608.34 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/608.34 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 608.34 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 370,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,082.12/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.22

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