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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.75 and 439.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.75 and 439.50 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 439.50 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/439.50 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 439.50 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 193,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,160.25/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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