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Finding the Third Proportional to 272 and 431

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Solution

The third proportional to 272 and 431 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 431 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/431 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 431 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 185,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,761/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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