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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.13 and 410.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.13 and 410.50 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 410.50 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/410.50 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 410.50 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 168,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,510.25/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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