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Finding the Third Proportional to 264.94 and 400.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 264.94 and 400.97 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.94 : 400.97 = 400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.94/400.97 = 400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.94x = 400.97 × 400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.94x = 160,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,775.94/264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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