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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 460

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 460 is: 775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 460 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/460 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 460 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 211,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,600/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.09

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