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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.05 and 591.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.05 and 591.19 is: 1,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 591.19 = 591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/591.19 = 591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 591.19 × 591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 349,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,502.66/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.42

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