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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.25 and 403.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.25 and 403.25 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 403.25 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/403.25 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 403.25 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 162,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,610.56/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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