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Finding the Third Proportional to 274 and 661.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 274 and 661.75 is: 1,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274 : 661.75 = 661.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274/661.75 = 661.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274x = 661.75 × 661.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274x = 437,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,913.06/274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.22

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