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Finding the Third Proportional to 603 and 1,273.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 603 and 1,273.25 is: 2,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 1,273.25 = 1,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/1,273.25 = 1,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 1,273.25 × 1,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 1,621,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,165.56/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.50

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