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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.38 and 355.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.38 and 355.69 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 355.69 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/355.69 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 355.69 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 126,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,513.60/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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