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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.50 and 415

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.50 and 415 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 415 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/415 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 415 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 172,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,225/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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