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Finding the Third Proportional to 272 and 713

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Solution

The third proportional to 272 and 713 is: 1,869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 713 = 713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/713 = 713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 713 × 713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 508,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,369/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.00

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