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Finding the Third Proportional to 120.23 and 264.99

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Solution

The third proportional to 120.23 and 264.99 is: 584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 264.99 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/264.99 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 264.99 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 70,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,219.82/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.02

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