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Finding the Third Proportional to 263 and 552

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Solution

The third proportional to 263 and 552 is: 1,158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 552 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/552 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 552 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 304,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,704/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.57

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