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Finding the Third Proportional to 270.53 and 569.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 270.53 and 569.53 is: 1,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 569.53 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/569.53 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 569.53 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 324,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,365.84/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.01

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