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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.53 and 407.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.53 and 407.95 is: 610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 407.95 = 407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/407.95 = 407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 407.95 × 407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 166,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,425.75/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.67

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