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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.81 and 566.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.81 and 566.88 is: 1,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.81 : 566.88 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.81/566.88 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.81x = 566.88 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.81x = 321,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,347.27/260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.10

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