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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.09 and 402.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.09 and 402.47 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 402.47 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/402.47 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 402.47 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 161,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,981.09/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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