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Finding the Third Proportional to 277.13 and 605.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 277.13 and 605.63 is: 1,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 605.63 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/605.63 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 605.63 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 366,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,781.64/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.52

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