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Finding the Third Proportional to 262.88 and 350.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 262.88 and 350.69 is: 467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.88 : 350.69 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.88/350.69 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.88x = 350.69 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.88x = 122,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,981.72/262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.83

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