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Finding the Third Proportional to 267.56 and 578.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 267.56 and 578.81 is: 1,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 578.81 = 578.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/578.81 = 578.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 578.81 × 578.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 335,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,023.91/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.13

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