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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.53 and 603.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.53 and 603.28 is: 1,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 603.28 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/603.28 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 603.28 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 363,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,948.27/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.44

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