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Finding the Third Proportional to 272 and 518

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Solution

The third proportional to 272 and 518 is: 986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 518 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/518 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 518 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 268,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,324/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.49

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