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Finding the Third Proportional to 281.94 and 614.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281.94 and 614.50 is: 1,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 614.50 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/614.50 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 614.50 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 377,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,610.25/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.34

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