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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.06 and 505.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.06 and 505.94 is: 933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 505.94 = 505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/505.94 = 505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 505.94 × 505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 255,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,972.75/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.99

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