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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.54 and 589.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.54 and 589.57 is: 1,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 589.57 = 589.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/589.57 = 589.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 589.57 × 589.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 347,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,593.15/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.56

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