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Finding the Third Proportional to 277.33 and 416.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 277.33 and 416.47 is: 625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.33 : 416.47 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.33/416.47 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.33x = 416.47 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.33x = 173,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,447.03/277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.42

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