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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.09 and 399.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.09 and 399.52 is: 604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 399.52 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/399.52 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 399.52 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 159,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,612.73/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.38

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