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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.13 and 541.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.13 and 541.97 is: 1,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 541.97 = 541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/541.97 = 541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 541.97 × 541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 293,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,730.13/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.57

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