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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.50 and 603

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.50 and 603 is: 1,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 603 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/603 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 603 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 363,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,609/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.04

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