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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.53 and 643.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.53 and 643.78 is: 1,520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 643.78 = 643.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/643.78 = 643.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 643.78 × 643.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 414,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,454.30/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.76

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