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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.23 and 399.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.23 and 399.42 is: 577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 399.42 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/399.42 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 399.42 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 159,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,537.83/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.55

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