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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.75 and 403.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.75 and 403.13 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 403.13 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/403.13 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 403.13 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 162,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,509.77/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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