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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.19 and 575.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.19 and 575.63 is: 1,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.19 : 575.63 = 575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.19/575.63 = 575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.19x = 575.63 × 575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.19x = 331,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,344.14/264.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.20

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