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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.25 and 402

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.25 and 402 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 402 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/402 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 402 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 161,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,604/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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