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Finding the Third Proportional to 263.44 and 309.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 263.44 and 309.84 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.44 : 309.84 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.44/309.84 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.44x = 309.84 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.44x = 96,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,003.15/263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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