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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.75 and 602.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.75 and 602.75 is: 1,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.75 : 602.75 = 602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.75/602.75 = 602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.75x = 602.75 × 602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.75x = 363,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,307.56/274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.32

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