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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.50 and 567.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.50 and 567.75 is: 1,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.50 : 567.75 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.50/567.75 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.50x = 567.75 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.50x = 322,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,340.06/274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.28

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