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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.14 and 399.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.14 and 399.94 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 399.94 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/399.94 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 399.94 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 159,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,950.00/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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