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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.50 and 438.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.50 and 438.25 is: 737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 438.25 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/438.25 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 438.25 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 192,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,063.06/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.29

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