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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.69 and 562.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.69 and 562.69 is: 1,178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 562.69 = 562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/562.69 = 562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 562.69 × 562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 316,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,617.22/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.38

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