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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.16 and 568.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.16 and 568.69 is: 1,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 568.69 = 568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/568.69 = 568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 568.69 × 568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 323,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,405.47/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.55

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