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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.50 and 663.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.50 and 663.56 is: 1,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 663.56 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/663.56 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 663.56 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 440,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,315.19/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.79

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