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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.75 and 608.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.75 and 608.69 is: 1,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 608.69 = 608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/608.69 = 608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 608.69 × 608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 370,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,500.47/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.39

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