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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.81 and 375.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.81 and 375.75 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 375.75 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/375.75 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 375.75 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 141,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,188.06/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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