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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.09 and 577.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.09 and 577.97 is: 1,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 577.97 = 577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/577.97 = 577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 577.97 × 577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 334,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,047.88/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.88

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