Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 324
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Solution
The third proportional to 273 and 324 is: 384.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273 : 324 = 324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273/324 = 324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273x = 324 × 324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273x = 104,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,976/273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384.53
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