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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.38 and 642.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.38 and 642.94 is: 1,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 642.94 = 642.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/642.94 = 642.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 642.94 × 642.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 413,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,368.63/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.09

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