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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.74 and 439.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.74 and 439.07 is: 706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 439.07 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/439.07 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 439.07 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 192,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,779.31/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.82

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