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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.53 and 627.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.53 and 627.75 is: 1,445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 627.75 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/627.75 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 627.75 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 394,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,070.06/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.96

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