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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.56 and 393.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.56 and 393.19 is: 591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 393.19 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/393.19 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 393.19 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 154,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596.41/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.05

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