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Finding the Third Proportional to 273.75 and 691.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 273.75 and 691.13 is: 1,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 691.13 = 691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/691.13 = 691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 691.13 × 691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 477,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,653.77/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.85

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