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Finding the Third Proportional to 267.19 and 577.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 267.19 and 577.03 is: 1,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 577.03 = 577.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/577.03 = 577.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 577.03 × 577.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 332,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,965.06/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.19

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