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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.56 and 385.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.56 and 385.13 is: 567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 385.13 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/385.13 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 385.13 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 148,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,321.27/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.06

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