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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.28 and 592.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.28 and 592.13 is: 1,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 592.13 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/592.13 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 592.13 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 350,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,612.02/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.97

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