Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 417.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 273 and 417.25 is: 637.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273 : 417.25 = 417.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273/417.25 = 417.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273x = 417.25 × 417.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273x = 174,097.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,097.56/273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637.72
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