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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.84 and 590.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.84 and 590.06 is: 1,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 590.06 = 590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/590.06 = 590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 590.06 × 590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 348,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,173.75/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.52

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