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Finding the Third Proportional to 271 and 346

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Solution

The third proportional to 271 and 346 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 346 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/346 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 346 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 119,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,716/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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