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Finding the Third Proportional to 274.36 and 591.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 274.36 and 591.89 is: 1,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 591.89 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/591.89 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 591.89 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 350,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,334.51/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.92

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