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Finding the Third Proportional to 260 and 326

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Solution

The third proportional to 260 and 326 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 326 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/326 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 326 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 106,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,276/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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