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Finding the Third Proportional to 220 and 270

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Solution

The third proportional to 220 and 270 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 270 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/270 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 270 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 72,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,900/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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