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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.69 and 441.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.69 and 441.84 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 441.84 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/441.84 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 441.84 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 195,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,225.90/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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