Finding the Third Proportional to 268.88 and 581.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 268.88 and 581.63 is: 1,258.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268.88 : 581.63 = 581.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268.88/581.63 = 581.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268.88x = 581.63 × 581.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268.88x = 338,287.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,287.64/268.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258.16
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