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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.25 and 412.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.25 and 412.50 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 412.50 = 412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/412.50 = 412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 412.50 × 412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 170,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,156.25/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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