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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.84 and 593.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.84 and 593.58 is: 1,300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 593.58 = 593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/593.58 = 593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 593.58 × 593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 352,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,334.99/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.88

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