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Finding the Third Proportional to 275.91 and 412.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 275.91 and 412.17 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 412.17 = 412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/412.17 = 412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 412.17 × 412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 169,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,885.65/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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