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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.67 and 544.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.67 and 544.64 is: 1,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 544.64 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/544.64 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 544.64 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 296,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,633.41/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.01

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