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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.40 and 557.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.40 and 557.75 is: 1,194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 557.75 = 557.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/557.75 = 557.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 557.75 × 557.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 311,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,079.62/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.61

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