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Finding the Third Proportional to 267.06 and 581.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 267.06 and 581.13 is: 1,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 581.13 = 581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/581.13 = 581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 581.13 × 581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 337,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,706.27/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.52

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