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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.12 and 352.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.12 and 352.75 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.12 : 352.75 = 352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.12/352.75 = 352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.12x = 352.75 × 352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.12x = 124,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,434.97/264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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