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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.44 and 393.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.44 and 393.19 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 393.19 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/393.19 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 393.19 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 154,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596.41/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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