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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.38 and 599.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.38 and 599.91 is: 1,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 599.91 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/599.91 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 599.91 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 359,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,887.51/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.46

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