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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.63 and 557.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.63 and 557.63 is: 1,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.63 : 557.63 = 557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.63/557.63 = 557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.63x = 557.63 × 557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.63x = 310,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,945.64/263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.50

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