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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.75 and 308.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.75 and 308.75 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 308.75 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/308.75 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 308.75 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 95,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326.56/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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