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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.04 and 583.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.04 and 583.06 is: 1,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 583.06 = 583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/583.06 = 583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 583.06 × 583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 339,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,956.18/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.32

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