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Finding the Third Proportional to 261.94 and 403.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 261.94 and 403.88 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 403.88 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/403.88 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 403.88 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 163,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,115.02/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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