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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.13 and 368.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.13 and 368.06 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 368.06 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/368.06 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 368.06 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 135,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,470.00/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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