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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.25 and 428.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.25 and 428.63 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 428.63 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/428.63 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 428.63 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 183,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,719.39/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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