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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.53 and 506.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.53 and 506.25 is: 940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 506.25 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/506.25 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 506.25 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 256,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,289.06/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.40

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