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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.92 and 421.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.92 and 421.45 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 421.45 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/421.45 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 421.45 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 177,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,622.74/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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