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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.84 and 591.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.84 and 591.05 is: 1,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 591.05 = 591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/591.05 = 591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 591.05 × 591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 349,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,336.41/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.81

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