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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.06 and 619.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.06 and 619.13 is: 1,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 619.13 = 619.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/619.13 = 619.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 619.13 × 619.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 383,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,315.77/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.13

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