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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 331.50 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 331.50 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/331.50 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 331.50 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 109,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,892.25/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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