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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.56 and 413.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.56 and 413.58 is: 632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 413.58 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/413.58 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 413.58 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 171,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,046.87/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.19

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