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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.13 and 575.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.13 and 575.13 is: 1,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 575.13 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/575.13 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 575.13 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 330,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,768.77/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.90

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