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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.53 and 270.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.53 and 270.77 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 270.77 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/270.77 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 270.77 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 73,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,318.25/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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