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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.10 and 593.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.10 and 593.74 is: 1,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 593.74 = 593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/593.74 = 593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 593.74 × 593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 352,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,522.83/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.99

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