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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.75 and 535.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.75 and 535.13 is: 1,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 535.13 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/535.13 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 535.13 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 286,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,358.77/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.06

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