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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.27 and 600.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.27 and 600.86 is: 1,311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 600.86 = 600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/600.86 = 600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 600.86 × 600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 361,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,027.29/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.52

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