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Finding the Third Proportional to 253.69 and 572.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 253.69 and 572.48 is: 1,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 572.48 = 572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/572.48 = 572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 572.48 × 572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 327,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,738.36/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.90

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