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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.97 and 567.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.97 and 567.28 is: 1,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.97 : 567.28 = 567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.97/567.28 = 567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.97x = 567.28 × 567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.97x = 321,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,808.02/262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.75

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