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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.75 and 539.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.75 and 539.75 is: 1,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 539.75 = 539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/539.75 = 539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 539.75 × 539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 291,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,330.06/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.26

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