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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.25 and 594.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.25 and 594.56 is: 1,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 594.56 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/594.56 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 594.56 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 353,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,504.57/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.46

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