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Finding the Third Proportional to 260 and 400

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Solution

The third proportional to 260 and 400 is: 615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 400 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/400 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 400 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,000/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.38

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