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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.44 and 545.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.44 and 545.63 is: 1,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 545.63 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/545.63 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 545.63 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 297,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,706.64/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.92

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