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Finding the Third Proportional to 270 and 591.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 270 and 591.75 is: 1,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 591.75 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/591.75 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 591.75 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 350,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,168.06/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.92

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