Finding the Third Proportional to 273.38 and 415.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 273.38 and 415.69 is: 632.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273.38 : 415.69 = 415.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273.38/415.69 = 415.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273.38x = 415.69 × 415.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273.38x = 172,796.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,796.10/273.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632.08
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