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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.94 and 307.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.94 and 307.97 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 307.97 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/307.97 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 307.97 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 94,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,844.75/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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