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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.69 and 585.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.69 and 585.75 is: 1,262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 585.75 = 585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/585.75 = 585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 585.75 × 585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 343,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,103.06/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.86

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