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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.13 and 642.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.13 and 642.09 is: 1,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.13 : 642.09 = 642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.13/642.09 = 642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.13x = 642.09 × 642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.13x = 412,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,284.38/262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.85

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