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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.44 and 660.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.44 and 660.09 is: 1,617.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 660.09 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/660.09 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 660.09 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 435,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,723.76/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.16

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