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Finding the Third Proportional to 272 and 461

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Solution

The third proportional to 272 and 461 is: 781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 461 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/461 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 461 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 212,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,521/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.33

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