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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.75 and 319.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.75 and 319.13 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.75 : 319.13 = 319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.75/319.13 = 319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.75x = 319.13 × 319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.75x = 101,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,840.77/270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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