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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.63 and 580.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.63 and 580.13 is: 1,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.63 : 580.13 = 580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.63/580.13 = 580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.63x = 580.13 × 580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.63x = 336,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,545.02/269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.20

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