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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.50 and 393.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.50 and 393.19 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 393.19 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/393.19 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 393.19 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 154,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596.41/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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