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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.38 and 558.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.38 and 558.14 is: 1,139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 558.14 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/558.14 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 558.14 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 311,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,520.96/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.54

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