Finding the Third Proportional to 262.13 and 580.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 262.13 and 580.50 is: 1,285.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262.13 : 580.50 = 580.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262.13/580.50 = 580.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262.13x = 580.50 × 580.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262.13x = 336,980.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,980.25/262.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285.57
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