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Finding the Third Proportional to 277.13 and 422.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 277.13 and 422.25 is: 643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 422.25 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/422.25 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 422.25 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 178,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295.06/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.37

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