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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.14 and 563.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.14 and 563.63 is: 1,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 563.63 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/563.63 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 563.63 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 317,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,673.14/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.48

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