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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.63 and 415.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.63 and 415.38 is: 632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 415.38 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/415.38 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 415.38 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 172,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,536.39/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.87

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