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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.50 and 418

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.50 and 418 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 418 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/418 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 418 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 174,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,724/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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