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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.88 and 588.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.88 and 588.38 is: 1,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 588.38 = 588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/588.38 = 588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 588.38 × 588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 346,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,185.14/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.32

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