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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.69 and 389.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.69 and 389.81 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 389.81 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/389.81 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 389.81 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 151,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,953.79/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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