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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.53 and 380.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.53 and 380.53 is: 531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 380.53 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/380.53 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 380.53 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 144,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,804.03/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.33

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