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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 360

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 360 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 360 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/360 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 360 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 129,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,600/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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