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Finding the Third Proportional to 268 and 531

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Solution

The third proportional to 268 and 531 is: 1,052.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 531 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/531 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 531 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 281,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,961/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.09

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