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Finding the Third Proportional to 270 and 303.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270 and 303.50 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 303.50 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/303.50 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 303.50 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 92,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,112.25/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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