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Finding the Third Proportional to 116 and 260.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 116 and 260.50 is: 585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 260.50 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/260.50 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 260.50 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 67,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,860.25/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.00

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