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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.06 and 453.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.06 and 453.19 is: 754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 453.19 = 453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/453.19 = 453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 453.19 × 453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 205,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,378.91/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.90

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