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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.44 and 565.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.44 and 565.03 is: 1,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 565.03 = 565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/565.03 = 565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 565.03 × 565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 319,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,260.31/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.91

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