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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.63 and 579.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.63 and 579.50 is: 1,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 579.50 = 579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/579.50 = 579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 579.50 × 579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 335,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,820.25/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.91

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