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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.93 and 574.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.93 and 574.28 is: 1,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.93 : 574.28 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.93/574.28 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.93x = 574.28 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.93x = 329,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,794.47/262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.29

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