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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.56 and 643.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.56 and 643.13 is: 1,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 643.13 = 643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/643.13 = 643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 643.13 × 643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 413,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,609.77/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.94

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