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Finding the Third Proportional to 262 and 339

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Solution

The third proportional to 262 and 339 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 339 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/339 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 339 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 114,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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