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Finding the Third Proportional to 277 and 671

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Solution

The third proportional to 277 and 671 is: 1,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 671 = 671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/671 = 671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 671 × 671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 450,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,241/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.42

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