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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.75 and 403.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.75 and 403.97 is: 593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 403.97 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/403.97 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 403.97 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 163,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,190.75/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.96

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