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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.50 and 594.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.50 and 594.50 is: 1,301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 594.50 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/594.50 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 594.50 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 353,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,430.25/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.77

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