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Finding the Third Proportional to 271 and 304.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 271 and 304.50 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 304.50 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/304.50 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 304.50 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 92,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,720.25/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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