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Finding the Third Proportional to 261 and 626.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 261 and 626.50 is: 1,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 626.50 = 626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/626.50 = 626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 626.50 × 626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 392,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,502.25/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.84

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