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Finding the Third Proportional to 261 and 674.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 261 and 674.25 is: 1,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 674.25 = 674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/674.25 = 674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 674.25 × 674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 454,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,613.06/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.81

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