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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.03 and 396.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.03 and 396.94 is: 581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.03 : 396.94 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.03/396.94 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.03x = 396.94 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.03x = 157,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,559.38/271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.33

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