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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.98 and 419.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.98 and 419.41 is: 649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 419.41 = 419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/419.41 = 419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 419.41 × 419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 175,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,908.16/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.15

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