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Finding the Third Proportional to 263 and 285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 263 and 285.50 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 285.50 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/285.50 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 285.50 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 81,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,510.25/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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