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Finding the Third Proportional to 272.94 and 536.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 272.94 and 536.88 is: 1,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 536.88 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/536.88 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 536.88 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 288,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,234.77/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.05

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