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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.84 and 566.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.84 and 566.44 is: 1,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 566.44 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/566.44 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 566.44 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 320,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,851.44/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.35

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