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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.69 and 581.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.69 and 581.84 is: 1,246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 581.84 = 581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/581.84 = 581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 581.84 × 581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 338,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,542.15/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.07

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