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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.63 and 402.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.63 and 402.75 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 402.75 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/402.75 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 402.75 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 162,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,207.56/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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