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Finding the Third Proportional to 271 and 329

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Solution

The third proportional to 271 and 329 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 329 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/329 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 329 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 108,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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