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Finding the Third Proportional to 113.44 and 268.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 113.44 and 268.78 is: 636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 268.78 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/268.78 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 268.78 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 72,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243.36/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.86

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