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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.50 and 272.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.50 and 272.50 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 272.50 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/272.50 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 272.50 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 74,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,256.25/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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