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Finding the Third Proportional to 261 and 481

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Solution

The third proportional to 261 and 481 is: 886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 481 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/481 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 481 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 231,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,361/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.44

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