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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.78 and 272.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.78 and 272.39 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 272.39 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/272.39 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 272.39 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 74,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,196.65/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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