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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.19 and 390.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.19 and 390.09 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 390.09 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/390.09 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 390.09 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 152,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,173.13/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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