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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.74 and 513.21

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.74 and 513.21 is: 965.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 513.21 = 513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/513.21 = 513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 513.21 × 513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 263,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,385.47/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.69

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