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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.67 and 551.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.67 and 551.67 is: 1,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 551.67 = 551.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/551.67 = 551.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 551.67 × 551.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 304,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,341.86/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.15

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