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Finding the Third Proportional to 265.94 and 567.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 265.94 and 567.25 is: 1,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 567.25 = 567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/567.25 = 567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 567.25 × 567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 321,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,772.56/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.96

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