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Finding the Third Proportional to 264 and 419.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 264 and 419.44 is: 666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 419.44 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/419.44 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 419.44 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 175,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,927.82/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.39

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