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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.94 and 311.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.94 and 311.94 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 311.94 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/311.94 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 311.94 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 97,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,305.00/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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