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Finding the Third Proportional to 269.81 and 573.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 269.81 and 573.75 is: 1,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 573.75 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/573.75 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 573.75 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 329,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,189.06/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.07

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