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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.06 and 604.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.06 and 604.78 is: 1,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.06 : 604.78 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.06/604.78 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.06x = 604.78 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.06x = 365,760.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,760.36/272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.40

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