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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.19 and 654.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.19 and 654.19 is: 1,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 654.19 = 654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/654.19 = 654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 654.19 × 654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 427,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,961.29/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.53

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