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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.94 and 348.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.94 and 348.19 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 348.19 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/348.19 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 348.19 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 121,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,234.54/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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