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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.69 and 588.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.69 and 588.94 is: 1,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 588.94 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/588.94 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 588.94 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 346,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,847.38/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.64

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