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Finding the Third Proportional to 271 and 459

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Solution

The third proportional to 271 and 459 is: 777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 459 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/459 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 459 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 210,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.42

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