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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.78 and 645.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.78 and 645.47 is: 1,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 645.47 = 645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/645.47 = 645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 645.47 × 645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 416,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,629.91/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.57

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