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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.78 and 653.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.78 and 653.06 is: 1,604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 653.06 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/653.06 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 653.06 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 426,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,490.63/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.67

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