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Finding the Third Proportional to 262 and 651

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Solution

The third proportional to 262 and 651 is: 1,617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 651 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/651 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 651 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 423,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,801/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.56

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