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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.13 and 507.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.13 and 507.94 is: 951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 507.94 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/507.94 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 507.94 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 258,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,000.50/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.59

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