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Finding the Third Proportional to 260 and 429.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 260 and 429.50 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 429.50 = 429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/429.50 = 429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 429.50 × 429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 184,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,470.25/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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