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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.09 and 576.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.09 and 576.98 is: 1,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 576.98 = 576.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/576.98 = 576.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 576.98 × 576.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 332,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,910.97/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.58

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