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Finding the Third Proportional to 273 and 502.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 273 and 502.50 is: 924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 502.50 = 502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/502.50 = 502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 502.50 × 502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 252,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,506.25/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.93

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