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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.14 and 577.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.14 and 577.44 is: 1,267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.14 : 577.44 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.14/577.44 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.14x = 577.44 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.14x = 333,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,438.58/263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.13

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