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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 369

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 369 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 369 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/369 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 369 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 136,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,161/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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