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Finding the Third Proportional to 261 and 273

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Solution

The third proportional to 261 and 273 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 273 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/273 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 273 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 74,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,529/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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