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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.13 and 590.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.13 and 590.13 is: 1,294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 590.13 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/590.13 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 590.13 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 348,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,247.52/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.00

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