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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 488.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 488.50 is: 874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 488.50 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/488.50 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 488.50 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 238,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,632.25/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.11

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