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Finding the Third Proportional to 270 and 325

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Solution

The third proportional to 270 and 325 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 325 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/325 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 325 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 105,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,625/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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