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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.66 and 438.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.66 and 438.33 is: 702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.66 : 438.33 = 438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.66/438.33 = 438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.66x = 438.33 × 438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.66x = 192,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,131.55/273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.09

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