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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.48 and 595.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.48 and 595.16 is: 1,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 595.16 = 595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/595.16 = 595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 595.16 × 595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 354,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,215.61/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.77

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