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Finding the Third Proportional to 271.97 and 345.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 271.97 and 345.94 is: 440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.97 : 345.94 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.97/345.94 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.97x = 345.94 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.97x = 119,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,672.75/271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.02

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