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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.25 and 642

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.25 and 642 is: 1,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 642 = 642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/642 = 642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 642 × 642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 412,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,164/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.42

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