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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.06 and 560.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.06 and 560.44 is: 1,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 560.44 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/560.44 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 560.44 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 314,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,090.19/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.98

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