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Finding the Third Proportional to 129.50 and 265.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 129.50 and 265.50 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.50 : 265.50 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.50/265.50 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.50x = 265.50 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.50x = 70,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490.25/129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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