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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.62 and 437.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.62 and 437.81 is: 697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 437.81 = 437.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/437.81 = 437.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 437.81 × 437.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 191,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,679.79/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.99

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