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Finding the Third Proportional to 260.81 and 390.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 260.81 and 390.94 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.81 : 390.94 = 390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.81/390.94 = 390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.81x = 390.94 × 390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.81x = 152,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,832.13/260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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