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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.19 and 590.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.19 and 590.77 is: 1,263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 590.77 = 590.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/590.77 = 590.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 590.77 × 590.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 349,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,004.02/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.65

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