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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.81 and 544.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.81 and 544.36 is: 1,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.81 : 544.36 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.81/544.36 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.81x = 544.36 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.81x = 296,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,327.13/263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.25

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