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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.13 and 270.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.13 and 270.56 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 270.56 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/270.56 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 270.56 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 73,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,204.07/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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