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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.31 and 583.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.31 and 583.03 is: 1,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 583.03 = 583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/583.03 = 583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 583.03 × 583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 339,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,925.44/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.90

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