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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.50 and 392.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.50 and 392.75 is: 592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 392.75 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/392.75 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 392.75 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 154,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,252.56/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.14

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