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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.63 and 600.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.63 and 600.47 is: 1,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 600.47 = 600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/600.47 = 600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 600.47 × 600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 360,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,562.72/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.16

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