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Finding the Third Proportional to 270 and 421

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Solution

The third proportional to 270 and 421 is: 656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 421 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/421 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 421 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 177,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.45

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