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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.56 and 407.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.56 and 407.81 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 407.81 = 407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/407.81 = 407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 407.81 × 407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 166,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,311.04/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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