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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 313.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 313.50 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 313.50 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/313.50 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 313.50 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 98,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,282.25/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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