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Finding the Third Proportional to 274 and 402.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274 and 402.50 is: 591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 402.50 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/402.50 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 402.50 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 162,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,006.25/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.26

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