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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.88 and 612.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.88 and 612.94 is: 1,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 612.94 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/612.94 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 612.94 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 375,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,692.38/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.86

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