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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.35 and 446.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.35 and 446.45 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 446.45 = 446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/446.45 = 446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 446.45 × 446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 199,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,316.90/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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