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Finding the Third Proportional to 115 and 273.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 115 and 273.50 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 273.50 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/273.50 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 273.50 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 74,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,802.25/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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