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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 444

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 444 is: 722.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 444 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/444 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 444 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 197,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,136/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.11

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