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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.11 and 642.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.11 and 642.94 is: 1,519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 642.94 = 642.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/642.94 = 642.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 642.94 × 642.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 413,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,368.63/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.13

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