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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.25 and 572.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.25 and 572.06 is: 1,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.25 : 572.06 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.25/572.06 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.25x = 572.06 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.25x = 327,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,255.50/263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.14

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