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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.84 and 396.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.84 and 396.77 is: 581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 396.77 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/396.77 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 396.77 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 157,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,429.16/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.25

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